- "Historic Virginia" is the title of this release which is devoted to Williamsburg, Hampton, Old Point Comfort, and Norfolk. These places and the surrounding territory are rich in American history, for in this vicinity the cavaliers made their first settlements or the colony named in honor of England's queen. At Williamsburg are pictures of the old powder horn built in 1714, the court house, and Bruton Parish Church, the court church of colonial Virginia. The present building, erected in 1710, is claimed to be oldest Episcopal church in continuous use in America. There is a good picture of William and Mary college, founded in 1693, as well as of the Moore house, the dwelling on the James river in which were drawn the terms of surrender of Lord Cornwallis. There are also pictures of the spot nearby where the British surrendered Oct. 19, 1781, and the peace monument erected one hundred years later by congress to commemorate the event. At Hampton is pictured St. John's church, the oldest but one in America, where services have been held continuously since 1628. At Hampton Roads, the stretch of water where the battle between the Monitor and Merrimac was fought is shown, as well as the beautiful resort hotel at Old Point Comfort. There are comprehensive views of Norfolk, and pictures of the light houses at Cape Henry.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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